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PROPRIETE LIPOPHILE [1 record]

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Record 1 2000-05-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Biochemistry
CONT

Melatonin is said to be a world class molecule. Its oily substance (lipophilic property) can penetrate into all parts of an organism and affect all aspects of physiology.

OBS

lipophilic: relating to or having strong affinity for fats or other lipids: promoting the solubilization or absorption of lipids.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie analytique
  • Biochimie
CONT

Le caractère amphiphile de la molécule explique sa forte affinité pour les protéines plasmatiques, en particulier envers les lipoprotéines. Son mode d'élimination hépato-biliaire traduit bien la propriété lipophile de l'ICG [vert d'indocyanine].

OBS

lipophilie : Affinité pour les graisses.

Spanish

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